Fables and Food food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Fables and Food holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 7 Dinham Walk, Poundbury, DT1 3WU
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Fables and Food among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Fables and Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Fables and Food none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Fables and Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Giggles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Finca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Bonjour Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Kingston Mauward Studio School LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Duchess Of Cornwall Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Brace of Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Dorchester Community Church Food Share Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Damers First School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about Fables and Food
What is Fables and Food's food hygiene rating?
Fables and Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 7 November 2024.
Is Fables and Food safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fables and Food last inspected?
Fables and Food was last inspected on 7 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fables and Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fables and Food compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Fables and Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Fables and Food and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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